FORT MYERS, Fla. – It’s hard to believe, but this time next week, the Red Sox will be leaving Fort Myers, on a flight to Mesa, Arizona for two exhibition games against the Chicago Cubs.

There hasn’t been a ton of news or even much competition for spots on the roster this spring, given all the returning starters. But this upcoming week should prove busy, and provide some resolution regarding the catcher situation and the bullpen composition.

Here are some notes from the fifth week of spring training:

· The Red Sox will map out a schedule for Dustin Pedroia on Sunday which will determine whether or not the 35-year-old second baseman will be ready for the start of the season in 12 days. Pedroia played five innings in the field and went 0-for-3 at the plate on Saturday in his fourth game this spring. He’s also played in a handful of minor-league games, including one on Thursday. Pedroia has looked comfortable in the field, and while he’s still getting...